This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - History & Genealogy (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Working with DNA testing presents unique challenges to the Jewish genealogical community due to the close relatedness of their DNA and the lack of deep family trees.

This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Alphabet Animals

11:00am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
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We'll progress through the alphabet, exploring a different animal each week, from "A" for "Ant" to "Z" for "Zebra." Your child will learn about fascinating creatures while building their animal knowledge.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sit n' Knit

11:00am - 12:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

This class is for beginners who have never knit and for people who have not knit for a while who would like a refresh on the basics. 

Learn the basics:

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Watercolor Painting Class

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Required
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Lillian Bradshaw Gallery Exhibits (4th Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Spend an afternoon relaxing and brushing up on your art skills with our art instructor Irving. Learn the basics of different aquamedia and how to use/maintain our many art tools until you're ready to pursue your own ideas and art pieces. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Español
Event Details:

The Healthy Families, Healthy Communities (HFHC) is a health and financial education program for families in the Vickery Meadow area of Dallas.  The program is 11 weeks long and covers topics like improving nutrition, increasing physical acti

This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Drumba Fitness

1:00pm - 1:45pm
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Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch
Room: Polk-Wisdom - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Drumba Fitness is all about combining the best elements of drumming and dancing into a high-energy, low-impact workout. It's suitable for all fitness levels, and it's designed to be fun and engaging.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Coloring Group

2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Want to socialize and relax with other adults at the library? Drop in for a social hour of coloring and music. All supplies are provided, although you are also welcome to bring your own.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Board Game Room (3rd Floor)
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

It's adventure time!

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Animals and the Eclipse

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Required
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Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

What happens when animals feel changes in the earth or weather patterns, do they act differently, do they feel it before we do?

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
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Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Let's make Moon Rocks! Join us during our afterschool activity time to get creative and messy making moon rocks. 

Supplies are limited. 

This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Cancelled

Prairie Creek Chess Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch
Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1
Age Group: Family, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Improve your chess skills and challenge your peers! Visit Prairie Creek every 1st Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM for an evening of Chess!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Game Day!

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Calling all gamers!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Chess Club

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Play chess and meet people in a casual-friendly environment! This club meets every Thursday. All skill levels are welcome. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Adult Coloring Session

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch
Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Explore the therapeutic benefits of adult coloring in our guided sessions. Unwind, relax, and tap into your creativity while engaging in a calming artistic practice.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Seniors" group.

Chess for Adults

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

Do you play chess? Are you interested in learning to play chess?

This event is in the "Family" group.

Crayon Resistant Art

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch
Room: Highland Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Join us for a magical, creative journey where you'll see crayon and watercolor art come to life! Discover the joy of art, experiment with colors, and create your own masterpiece. We can't wait to see your imagination take flight on paper!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.

Eclipse Crafts

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Discover the fascinating world of eclipses in a fun and creative way! This special library program is designed for school-age kids who are curious about the upcoming eclipse.

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-11)" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dungeons and Dragons

5:45pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-

This event is in the "Adult" group.

General Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Do you like reading books from a variety of genres? Want to start digging a little deeper into the books you read?

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Acoustic Jam

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Conference Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam. Come out and bring your acoustic instrument.  We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time!!

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Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Celebrate the upcoming captivating cosmos on Monday, April 8th, 2024, as we bedazzle constellation cards and delve into discussions about eclipses, extraterrestrials, and Earth, all under the spell of the last total solar eclipse visible from the

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch
Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.

This event is in the "Adult" group.
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Library Branch: Online Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Here we go reading again!

This is an adult book club with the aim of being open and accessible to everyone, and to read as many sci-fi & fantasy works from diverse authors as we can.